92 Acura - leak near fuel tank?

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jay - 19 Nov 2005 21:43 GMT

I had been smelling gasoline in my garage for several days. Thought it
was the lawn mower. This morning I saw a gasoline puddle under my 92
Acura, just ahead of the left rear tire. Looked underneath and could
see gasoline dripping but could not see where it is coming from. I am
wondering what might be the cause? Would it be the tank itself? or
tubing? Is the tubing made of metal or rubber? Or might it be the fuel
pump? Just wondering what to look for before taking to the shop.

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High Tech Misfit - 19 Nov 2005 21:53 GMT

> I had been smelling gasoline in my garage for several days. Thought it
> was the lawn mower. This morning I saw a gasoline puddle under my 92
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> tubing? Is the tubing made of metal or rubber? Or might it be the fuel
> pump? Just wondering what to look for before taking to the shop.

It could be the tank, or in the line near the tank. I think the tubing is
made of metal. Get the car to a reputable mechanic who specializes in
that type of maintenance.

I had to replace the tank and part of the lines in my '93 Accord a few
years ago due to leaks. Winter road salt most likely contributed to the
corrosion.

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E Meyer - 19 Nov 2005 21:57 GMT

On 11/19/05 3:43 PM, in article
1132436607.868715.69360@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com, "jay"

The older Hondas used to have the fuel filter in about that place. If it
is the filter, the problem is probably the rubber hoses on each end of it.

Other possibilities include the filler and overflow hoses. It could even be
leaking as far away as the engine compartment and running along the lines to
drip off at a low point

Without looking, its anybody's guess. You will have to get under there and
look.

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